Specifically, the panel underscored the necessity of Chicagoland's leaders to prioritize infrastructure investment, harmonize oversize/overweight truck permitting, and promote innovative public policy that leverages the region's unique position as America's busiest inland port.

This annual event, hosted by the Will County Center for Economic Development at Bollingbrook Golf Club, also featured a robust trade show and logistics industry networking opportunities. For more information about Will County, please visit www.WillCountyCED.com

Correction: A previous version of this article referred to the Summit as hosted by "Will County" rather than "Will County Center for Economic Development", a separate non-profit organization, not part of Will County Government.